2025 Breakout and Expected Improved Players

[kwcat]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I need to look at the roster because I forget which one is which one! Is Dane the one that has the skill set maybe as a strong safety? or nickel

Dane is the slot receiver. Brock is the SS/NB.

Thanks for the reminder. Just pulling up the roster. Trying to remember numbers out on the field and I just mismeasured a piece of trim! Lol.
Yep, Brock number 27 with about 10 more pounds and some reps could fill either of those positions. I’ll have to look back at participation, but it seems like there was a couple games this year that he came in and looked good and maybe I just confused it with special teams

[VimSince03]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I need to look at the roster because I forget which one is which one! Is Dane the one that has the skill set maybe as a strong safety? or nickel

Dane is the slot receiver. Brock is the SS/NB.

Thanks for the reminder. Just pulling up the roster. Trying to remember numbers out on the field and I just mismeasured a piece of trim! Lol.
Yep, Brock number 27 with about 10 more pounds and some reps could fill either of those positions. I’ll have to look back at participation, but it seems like there was a couple games this year that he came in and looked good and maybe I just confused it with special teams

He was working in as a backup safety when the starters barely played in those second halfs. I believe he tore his knee up in the 4th quarter of the Idaho win.

[BelligerentBobcat]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I knew he must be something when he got snaps pretty early in the early games.

[BelligerentBobcat]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I need to look at the roster because I forget which one is which one! Is Dane the one that has the skill set maybe as a strong safety? or nickel

Dane is the slot receiver. Brock is the SS/NB.

Thanks for the reminder. Just pulling up the roster. Trying to remember numbers out on the field and I just mismeasured a piece of trim! Lol.
Yep, Brock number 27 with about 10 more pounds and some reps could fill either of those positions. I’ll have to look back at participation, but it seems like there was a couple games this year that he came in and looked good and maybe I just confused it with special teams

Isn’t Brock roughly the same size as Ortt?

[TomCat88]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I need to look at the roster because I forget which one is which one! Is Dane the one that has the skill set maybe as a strong safety? or nickel

Dane is the slot receiver. Brock is the SS/NB.

One of the players (Provience?) mentioned Dane when I asked him about new players that were making noise in preseason camp.

[kwcat]

On the OL, I’ll go with Dylan Rollins.

On the DL, I think the trio of MT boys— Sharbono, Marsh, and Wiens are going to make an impact.

Totally agree. I think both the O and D lines are going to absolutely dominate next year.

It’s such a huge element and I agree they’ll be very good with a chance that the DL will be one of the best in school history which is saying a lot. Definitely a top three FCS DL.

It’s going to be a dog fight at LB and the secondary. I think Gray at NB, Taki and Dowler are the only locks there.

I’m excited to see what Steele can do coming back from injury. I thought he looked very good at the spring game last year.

Was thinking about him recently as well. His brother Coy exhibited tenacity over adversity and would seem that his little brother has that same character.

Younger brother Dane is also going to be a stud.

I need to look at the roster because I forget which one is which one! Is Dane the one that has the skill set maybe as a strong safety? or nickel

Dane is the slot receiver. Brock is the SS/NB.

Thanks for the reminder. Just pulling up the roster. Trying to remember numbers out on the field and I just mismeasured a piece of trim! Lol.
Yep, Brock number 27 with about 10 more pounds and some reps could fill either of those positions. I’ll have to look back at participation, but it seems like there was a couple games this year that he came in and looked good and maybe I just confused it with special teams

Isn’t Brock roughly the same size as Ortt?

I think that’s what the roster says, but probably needs a little more muscle. Not sure how accurate the roster is

[mslacatfan]

Defense-
Ive heard good things about Cole Taylor, he definitely checks the boxes physically (especially after one more offseason this year)…. I think he could be a breakout player next fall.

Offense-
I think Dylan Rollins has a chance to develop into one of the best OL players the cats have had these past 10 years or so…. Which is saying a lot!

[kwcat]

Bump
We are only a week away from spring practice

[TomCat88]

Are there any early HS grads that are participating?

[blueandgoldblitz]

All I want for Christmas is for a dominant quarterback to emerge. That's not too much to ask for, is it?

[blueandgoldblitz]

Are there any early HS grads that are participating?

The only signee from the most recent signing class (Dec '24/Feb '25) that I know of that's on campus and participating is River Warren. I'm not even sure if the transfers (Bryant Meredith and Ife Ohalete) are on campus this semester.

[AFCAT]

Are there any early HS grads that are participating?

The only signee from the most recent signing class (Dec '24/Feb '25) that I know of that's on campus and participating is River Warren. I'm not even sure if the transfers (Bryant Meredith and Ife Ohalete) are on campus this semester.

Ohalete is definitely on campus, he was in that basketball championship photo on the random thread. I'm pretty sure Meredith is here as well.

Front right in the photo.
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[blueandgoldblitz]

Are there any early HS grads that are participating?

The only signee from the most recent signing class (Dec '24/Feb '25) that I know of that's on campus and participating is River Warren. I'm not even sure if the transfers (Bryant Meredith and Ife Ohalete) are on campus this semester.

Ohalete is definitely on campus, he was in that basketball championship photo on the random thread. I'm pretty sure Meredith is here as well.

Front right in the photo.
https://bobcatnation.com/bobcatbb/viewt ... &start=260

Thanks for that. The more players we can have here learning the system, the better! We need them up to speed by the time we play SDSU if not Oregon

[BelligerentBobcat]

All I want for Christmas is for a dominant quarterback to emerge. That's not too much to ask for, is it?

Quick, ask for more things while it’s working!

[blueandgoldblitz]

All I want for Christmas is for a dominant quarterback to emerge. That's not too much to ask for, is it?

Quick, ask for more things while it’s working!

I want the next Luke Kuechly to transfer in at LB as a freshman, ball out for 4 years, and not transfer because he loves Bozeman and the surrounding area!

[kwcat]

Per VIM

Vigen has named the following players at some point during interviews during spring ball (not including known commodities):

Offense:

Jacob Trimble - WR
Javonte King - WR
Jabez Woods - WR
Everett Carr - OL
Samora Ezekiel - OL
Tommy Nilson - OL
Dylan Rollins - OL
Braden Zimmer - OL (Braden's added a bunch of weight as he came in really light for OL)

Defense:

Takhari Carr - CB
Taki Uluilakepa - S
Tayden Gray - S
Jhase McMillan - CB
Seth Johnson - CB
Carson Williams - CB
Cole Taylor - LB
Ryan Krahe - LB
Hunter Sharbono - DT
Talon Marsh - DT
Hudson Wiens - DT


On defense, I also like what I see out of Brock Steel
I think Colson Coon only gets better at running back as well.
Any word on progress of JJ Dolan? He was highly sought after coming out of high school. Hopefully he’s filled out and put some weight on.

[AFCAT]

I’ve heard Vigen praise Zimmer in the past. I think that young man will be one to watch this Spring and Fall.

I really have my eye on the DBs since that was the hardest hit room after this past season. WRs too. Can’t wait to get to some scrimmages and the Holland game.

[kwcat]

I’ve heard Vigen praise Zimmer in the past. I think that young man will be one to watch this Spring and Fall.

I really have my eye on the DBs since that was the hardest hit room after this past season. WRs too. Can’t wait to get to some scrimmages and the Holland game.

Defensive backs are definitely a big concern as well as whether or not we improve at linebacker

[blueandgoldblitz]

I'm guessing this would be getting more talked about if it was and we'll see more definitive progress in the fall, but are any of the quarterbacks standing out from the rest?

[TomCat88]

Per VIM

Vigen has named the following players at some point during interviews during spring ball (not including known commodities):

Offense:

Jacob Trimble - WR
Javonte King - WR
Jabez Woods - WR
Everett Carr - OL
Samora Ezekiel - OL
Tommy Nilson - OL
Dylan Rollins - OL
Braden Zimmer - OL (Braden's added a bunch of weight as he came in really light for OL)

Defense:

Takhari Carr - CB
Taki Uluilakepa - S
Tayden Gray - S
Jhase McMillan - CB
Seth Johnson - CB
Carson Williams - CB
Cole Taylor - LB
Ryan Krahe - LB
Hunter Sharbono - DT
Talon Marsh - DT
Hudson Wiens - DT


On defense, I also like what I see out of Brock Steel
I think Colson Coon only gets better at running back as well.
Any word on progress of JJ Dolan? He was highly sought after coming out of high school. Hopefully he’s filled out and put some weight on.

I won't go into the details, but the guys off that list that I think will almost certainly stand out are Taki, Gray, McMillan, Sharbono, Marsh, Taylor, Rollins, Carr, King and Trimble. Most of them have already gotten some solid playing time, so just basing that on what I've seen.

I really think Trimble cam be a top-notch receiver. Taki and Gray will be two of the better DBs in the BSC next year.

The DT rotation is lethal. That might be the marquee unit on the team. Sharbono, Eckert, Marsh, Brott, Black. Wow. DE is going to be extremely good, too. Look out for Dominic Solano.

So, the rest of guys on that list are intriguing. It'll be interesting to see if they're still making noise or making more noise before camp lets out.